Chapter 129 At School

• “HE WAS at school,” Cade’s mother said, her voice full of disgust as she scowled at her husband. “Pay attention!” She turned to her son. “You done with that now? Your room’s rented, but if you want to stay on the couch, you can.” She scowled at the stranger at the table. “If Timmy doesn’t find some cash soon, you can have your room back, because he’s going to get
• his ass kicked out.”
• “I’m working on it,” Timmy muttered, and then he laid his head down on the table, cradled in his arms, as if it were fragile.